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Once you start paying attention to your bedding, it’s kind of a slippery slope. At first, you think: sheets are sheets, right? Then you splurge on a nicer set, maybe because you’re tired of waking up sweaty, or your old ones started to pill after two washes, and suddenly you realize how much of a difference really good bedding makes. That was me this past year. I started testing bed sheets and went down a (very comfy) rabbit hole very quickly.
Parachute and Quince are two very different companies that both promise better-quality sheets than what you’ll find at the big box store, but they go about it in completely different ways. Parachute leans into that upscale, California-cool lifestyle vibe, while Quince is all about offering “luxury basics” at much lower prices by cutting out middlemen. Both approaches have their appeal, so I wanted to compare Parachute vs. Quince bedding head-to-head to help you decide which one makes more sense for your bed (and your budget).
Parachute vs. Quince: The Short Version
If you want bedding that feels cozy, modern, and elevated, Parachute nails that whole lived-in luxury look. Their brushed cotton sheets are hands-down some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. But if you’re looking for value, Quince is hard to beat. Their bamboo sheets are soft, silky, and breathable at a fraction of the price of most boutique brands, but their sourcing and manufacturing aren’t up to par with Parachute’s.
For me personally, Parachute edges out Quince in pure feel, sustainability, and quality, but Quince wins on affordability. It’s funny, I ordered the Parachute sheets for my guest room and the Quince set for my bedroom, but if I were going to do it all over again, I’d swap them.
Parachute vs. Quince
Parachute was founded in Venice Beach in 2014, and everything about the brand reflects that West Coast, minimalist-meets-cozy aesthetic. They talk about sustainability, craftsmanship, and creating a home that feels intentional but still approachable. Their products are priced like boutique goods, and their customer base tends to skew toward people who want design-driven home essentials.
Quince, on the other hand, launched in 2018 with a very different model: cut out the middlemen and markups that typically drive luxury prices up, and sell directly to the customer at a “radically transparent” price point. Their branding is more about aesthetics meets value. They don’t just do bedding—they also sell clothing, accessories, and even furniture at surprisingly low prices. They’re one of my go-to places for clothing basics, but this was my first time trying their bedding.
Both brands make sustainability part of their story. Parachute is Climate Neutral Certified and uses OEKO-TEX certified fabrics. Quince emphasizes responsible sourcing and factories that meet strict labor standards, though they’re not as detailed or open about certifications on their site. Still, compared to cheap “fast-fashion” sheets, both are a big step up in terms of ethics and transparency.
Parachute Bedding
Parachute has built its reputation on bedding, though they’ve since expanded into furniture, rugs, and bath items. Most of their sheet fabrics are sustainably made in a family-run factory in Portugal, and several of their products are made in the US.
Their sheet fabrics include:
- Percale: Crisp, cool, matte cotton. Great if you love hotel-sheet vibes.
- Linen: Made from European flax, airy, breathable, and a little rustic.
- Brushed Cotton: The set I tested. Soft, velvety, cozy, but still breathable.
- Sateen: Smooth, silky cotton with a subtle sheen.
- Heirloom TENCEL Linen: A blend of linen and eucalyptus-based TENCEL, which feels light and luxe.
Parachute Pricing
Parachute’s pricing reflects its boutique positioning. A queen sheet set runs anywhere from around $259 for percale to nearly $400 for specialty fabrics. Colors skew neutral and soft with the occasional stripe.
Other Bedding
Beyond sheets, Parachute offers a wide range of bedding pieces and accessories designed to complete a luxury bed setup. For example, they make quilts, coverlets, duvet covers, and comforters in their signature fabrics, often with textured or “cloud cotton” finishes. They also offer down, recycled down, and down-alternative mattress toppers, inserts, and pillows, giving options for those who need hypoallergenic materials (I’ve tried the down alternative mattress topper and it’s SO cozy and feels very close to real down).
They also have a variety of options for bedding bundles with shams, throws, and baby bedding in many of their collections, letting you build a coordinated bedding set.
Pros:
- The brushed cotton sheets are the softest I own
- Sustainably made in Portugal
- Thoughtful details like the option for side open or envelope pillowcases
- Gorgeous, soft, neutral colors
Cons:
- Fewer bold color/pattern options, some fabric types only come in a handful of colors
- Boutique price point
- Some fabrics are not available in all sizes
Quince Bedding
Quince has a surprising variety of bedding options, though they’re not all the same quality as Parachute’s. That said, their whole thing is value. The bamboo sheet set I tried cost under $140 for a king set, and a brushed cotton queen sheet set (their version of the one I got from Parachute) would be around $100.
Quince’s main fabrics include:
- Cotton: Percale, sateen, brushed, and cashmere cotton, with a few organic options
- Bamboo Viscose: Ultra-soft, silky, and naturally cooling, but a little clingy. This is what I ordered.
- Linen: Made from European flax, they also have options with decorative piping.
- Mulberry silk: Super luxurious feeling, though unsurprisingly sold at a higher price point (a queen set is $500).
Quince offers many more colors and patterns than you might expect for the price. For example, their European Linen sheet sets come in over 20+ colors, including neutrals, deeper earth tones, and several stripes, mini-pinstripes, chambray, and gingham options. Their Bamboo Sheet Set tends to be more limited, but still offers about 15 colors. The silk sheet set has the fewest options, with only silver, champagne, and ivory available, though confusingly, they offer the silk pillowcases alone in about 18 different colors. I guess that’s nice for those of you who swear by silk pillowcases for your skin and hair, though.
Like Parachute, Quince also does much more bedding beyond sheets. Their non-sheet bedding includes duvet and comforter sets, quilts, and bundles that often combine duvet covers + shams + inserts.
Pros:
- Plenty of variety
- Affordable (some sets under $100)
- Wide range of fabrics and colors
Cons:
- Not as many sustainability certifications as Parachute
- The construction and seam stitching aren’t as high-quality as Parachute
- I prefer the feel of the brushed cotton sheets I got from Parachute to the bamboo sheets I got from Quince, though maybe that’s an unfair comparison
What I Ordered From Both
Parachute Brushed Cotton Sheet Set in White (Queen)
My Parachute sheets arrived within a few days and came minimally packaged. I like that the pillowcases were packaged separately from the bedsheets. The brushed cotton set came with back envelope-style pillowcases, which means the opening is in the center of the back rather than along one side. Certain sets give you the option to choose which of the two types of pillowcases you want.
The back envelope pillowcase
The sheets were super soft right out of the package, and got even softer after I washed them. They do wrinkle slightly, but I kind of like a rumpled, lived-in look to my sheets, so I don’t mind. If it bothers you, you can iron these since they’re 100% cotton. The fabric looks and feels high-quality to me.
This sounds hyperbolic, but these sheets are the softest I’ve ever owned. My husband already suggested that we get another set for our bedroom, since these fit the guest bed. While they are a splurge, I 100% think they’re worth it. My only complaint is that this fabric is only available in five colors. If Parachute decides to release this in more colors, like their percale and sateen sheets, I’ll be the first in line to stock up.
Quince Bamboo Sheet Set in Clay (King)
Quince’s sheets took a bit longer to get to me, but arrived in just over a week. One thing I’ve noticed in the past when ordering clothing from Quince is that stuff often arrives in several different shipments, spread out over a few days, so they might just have several fulfillment locations.
The sheets are super soft and drapey, and I love the clay color. A word of warning to any hot sleepers: these particular sheets are kind of clingy and even slightly heavier than I expected them to be.
For some reason, the creases in my Quince sheets bothered me more than the Parachute sheets (the picture above is after washing and tumble drying them, and you can still see the fold marks). I think it comes down more to the differences of the fabrics I chose, not the brands, though. Where cotton wrinkles look homey and soft, bamboo wrinkles look a little sloppy to me.
The wrinkles in the pillowcase especially bothered me. These tend to get worse as I sleep on it throughout the week.
The color is off in this picture, but I promise they’re the same sheets
I do really like how soft these are, though, and you can’t beat the price. Even if they do wear out faster, it won’t be too painful to replace them. I just wish they were as sustainable and traceable as my Parachute sheets, but I guess that’s where a lot of the cost tradeoff comes from.
My Takeaway
Sleeping on both, I preferred the tactile coziness of Parachute’s brushed cotton, but the Quince bamboo set feels silkier. I think it really just comes down to preference.
Sleeping on them back-to-back highlighted the key differences:
- Feel: Parachute’s brushed cotton is cozy and slightly textured, while Quince’s bamboo is ultra-smooth.
- Price: Parachute’s sheet sets run up to double Quince’s, depending on the fabric.
- Aesthetic: Both lean neutral, but Parachute’s design feels a little more “elevated boutique hotel,” while Quince feels classic and simple.
- Durability: After several washes, both have held up well so far. Parachute’s feel a little more luxe and “finished” (even things like the tags look a little higher-end), but I’ve been happy with both so far.
A Few Alternatives
If you’re weighing your options beyond Parachute and Quince, there are a handful of other bedding brands worth a look:
- Brooklinen: One of the biggest names in the direct-to-consumer bedding game. Their sheets are comparably priced to Parachute and come in fun colors and patterns. I have their organic cotton sheets, which were crisp, almost starchy at first (which I know some people love and some hate). I like them, though I prefer my Parachute sheets. This is a good place to start if you’re looking specifically for coastal colors, though.
- Boll & Branch: Known for their organic cotton and Fair Trade practices, Boll & Branch leans more traditional and polished compared to Parachute’s casual aesthetic. Their sheets are structured, smooth, and come in a wide range of colors, though they can get pricey. I have a set of their Signature hemmed sheets, which are made from organic cotton. They’re lovely, smooth, and soft.
- Coyuchi: If sustainability is your top concern, Coyuchi is a great pick. They specialize in organic cotton and offer GOTS-certified fabrics with a natural, earthy look. They’re not quite as sleek as Parachute, but they’re very eco-friendly and high quality.
- The Citizenry: Best known for globally inspired home goods, The Citizenry also makes stonewashed linen and cotton sheets. Their color palettes are beautiful, and their Fair Trade approach makes them a solid ethical choice.
Final Thoughts
Parachute and Quince represent two very different approaches to bedding, and which one you prefer depends on what you value most. Parachute feels elevated, intentional, and design-forward, with sheets that are genuinely luxurious to sleep in. Quince is more straightforward: high-quality basics without the boutique markup.
If money were no object (and they came in more colors), I’d probably choose Parachute’s brushed cotton every time. But for everyday value, especially if you want to outfit multiple bedrooms or switch up your bedding seasonally, Quince is still a fantastic option. Like I said above, if I could do it all again, I’d be sleeping on the Parachute sheets every night and use the Quince ones as my backup/guest sheets.